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title: "Renewal of F5 - Big IP Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-191058f8-3507-4b92-859e-a1a27edab193"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Renewal of F5 - Big IP Subscription

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-191058f8-3507-4b92-859e-a1a27edab193

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council seeking the renewal of its F5 - Big IP Subscription, classified under the "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" industry category. Located in Preston, England, this tender falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £120,002.50, covering the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The award stage was completed on 27th August 2025, with Softcat Plc named as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the software and networking sectors, particularly those adept at managing subscription-based services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for such contracts due to Lancashire County Council’s openness to smaller-scale suppliers. Engagement in this type of procurement process could position businesses to leverage framework agreements, enhancing their profiles and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

Renewal of the F5 Big IP Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a32ae2-c3bf-43cc-865e-9ef663703274 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,002 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a32ae2-c3bf-43cc-865e-9ef663703274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a32ae2-c3bf-43cc-865e-9ef663703274
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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